Tuesday, June 9, 1998
Tuesday, June 9, 1998
Every sabbath day Aaron shall set them in order before the LORD regularly as a
commitment of the people of Israel, as a covenant forever. (Leviticus 24:8
NRSV)
How is your commitment. There is a story going around that makes a powerful point
about where many of us are right now. According to the story, Pope John Paul II
needed a heart transplant. There was much concern throughout the Roman Catholic
world. Everyone gathered outside the Vatican screaming and waving their hands.
"Take my heart, Pope, take my heart!"
Well, the Pope didn't know what to do, so an idea popped into his head. He asked
everyone to please be quiet for a few minutes and he told all of them that he was
going to throw down a feather. Whoever the feather landed on, he would take their
heart for the transplant. Pope John Paul II then threw the feather down upon the
people. Everyone was still screaming and waving their hands, "Take my heart,
Pope," but with one difference: they were leaning their heads back and blowing the
feather back into the air. "Take my heart, Pope (blow), Take my heart (blow)."
I hope our actions will not be the same as these people. I hope we will make a true
commitment to God everyday of our lives.
Prayer: Dear God, you have always been committed to me. May I also be truly
committed to you in all the days to give to me. Amen.
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA